Which of the following best describes the proportion of the U.S. population that is made up of persons with a long-lasting condition or disability?
a. The number is about 5% and increasing.
b. The number is about 10% and stable.
c. The proportion is about 15% and stable.
d. The proportion is almost 20% and increasing.
ANS: D
In 2010, approximately 56.7 million (18.7%) of the 303.9 million civilian noninstitutionalized population aged 5 years and older had a long-lasting condition or disability. Further, it is important for health care policy makers and health care providers to recognize that the prevalence of disability is increasing.
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